This exciting international PhD will focus on the emergence of ‘thriving city’ initiatives that have developed in recent years in Europe and North America to promote the mental health and wellbeing of their residents.
Key Facts
| Opens | Monday 25th April 2022 |
| Deadline | Monday 23rd May 2022 |
| Number of places | 1 |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Funding | Home fee, Stipend, Travel costs |
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- a good first degree (at least 2:1) in a relevant area
- a relevant Master’s degree in a Social Science discipline would be an advantage
- demonstrate an interest in, and knowledge of urban mental health
- a good grounding in social research methodologies relevant to public health and health policy
Project Details
This exciting international PhD will focus on the emergence of ‘thriving city’ initiatives that have developed in recent years in Europe and North America to promote the mental health and wellbeing of their residents. It will focus upon ‘Thriving City’ models that may include: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin, West Midlands, London, Bristol, Stockholm, Amsterdam, New York, Philadelphia and Vancouver. The candidate will examine the experiences of stakeholders (including politicians, public sector leaders, businesses and community organisations) in the establishment, implementation, sustainability and impact of these initiatives. It will identify key elements of the ‘thriving city’ model across these sites and how lessons learned from the experience of existing thriving city initiatives can inform future developments. This core focus will be decided with the successful applicant.
The PhD is based at Strathclyde University Centre for Health Policy. In addition to academic supervision you will be supported and guided by three strategic partners: Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership; The UK Mental Health Foundation and The International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership. It will also be embedded within the University of Strathclyde’s International Strategic Partnerships with City University of New York, who has had a key role in evaluating the Thrive New York initiative.
Further information
This studentship links with Strathclyde’s ongoing International Strategic Partnership (ISP) with City University of New York (CUNY). The Centre for Health Policy at Strathclyde (CHP) have developed a strong partnership with the Centre for Innovation in Mental Health (CIMH) at CUNY. Our partnership is focused around public mental health, particularly in relation to the Thrive NYC Initiative. CIMH is core-funded by the Mayor’s Office to evaluate the Thrive NYC Initiative, the world’s leading public mental health programme, and develop a collaborative academic-community partnership to support evaluation efforts for Thrive.
The student will be based in the Centre for Health Policy within the School of Social Work & Social Policy at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK. The Centre for Health Policy works with national and international partners to address major public health challenges. It leads Strathclyde University’s links with New York University and City University of New York in the area of health.
The School is well recognized in Scotland and internationally for its research in social work and social policy, especially in the areas of Children & Young People, Citizenship and communities, Health and Wellbeing, Criminal & Social Justice. Find more information about the School of Social Work & Social Policy here.
The student will also be part of a vibrant postgraduate community of over 300 students across six Schools, many international, who have a dedicated work space in our Graduate School. The Graduate School provides support with research training, organizes regular events for students and runs a mentoring scheme for new students. More information on the Graduate School is available here.
Supervisors
Professor Neil Quinn
Head Of Department
Social Work and Social Policy
Mr Lee Knifton
Co-Director – Centre For Health Policy
Management Science
Apply
Applications to be submitted through the University of Strathclyde’s Application Portal:
Applicants complete and upload the prescribed list of required documentation to include:
- Application form
- Academic transcripts of degrees
- Names and contact details of two academic referees
- Academic CV
- Sample of academic writing (e.g. essay, dissertation chapter)
- A statement up to 1,500 words, detailing how you would approach the research
- Please mention in your application that you are applying for the ‘Thriving Cities’ studentship in order to be considered
Selection process
Applications will be ranked by a selection panel and applicants will be notified if they have been shortlisted for interview by 31 May. Interviews will take place on Friday 17 June 2022, with the studentship starting in October 2022.
Number of places: 1
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Contact us
Neil Quin, neil.quinn@strath.ac.uk